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Barry Humphries, AKA Dame Edna Everage, Dies at Age 89

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Barry Humphries has sadly passed away. The Australian, best known for his drag character Dame Edna Everage, has died at the age of 89 on Saturday (April 22) following complications from hip surgery. “He was completely himself until the very end, never losing his brilliant mind, his unique wit and generosity of spirit,” Barry‘s family shared in a statement with The Hollywood Reporter. Keep reading to find out more… “With over 70 years on the stage, he was an entertainer to his core, touring up until the last year of his life and planning more shows that will sadly never be,” his family added. Barry created his Dame Edna persona back in 1955 and became a huge hit in the ’70s when he brought his act to London’s West End before serving as host of several productions, TV shows, and talk shows.

Dame Edna was best known for her lilac-colored hair, diamante-encrusted cat glasses, and catch phrases such as “Hello Possums!” Barry‘s career spanned for more than 60s and has received several awards.

In 1982, Barry was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (OA) for services to theatre and in 2007, the late Queen Elizabeth made him a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his contribution to the arts.

In 2000, Barry won a special Tony Award for his Broadway show Dame Edna, The Royal Tour. Barry is survived by his wife, Lizzie Spender, and his four children.

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